Coffee cookie bars made by Irene Steidl, Cedar Mountain Commons resident, right, and her son-in-law Jim Sheehan, left, and daughter Marsha Meehan take top honors at the Cedar Mountain Commons "Battle of the Bars."

A second resident-staff baking challenge, "Battle of the Bars," was held July 24 at Cedar Mountain Commons, 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. This friendly competition was organized following the success of "Brownie Wars" that was held in May.

Numerous selections kept residents busy resampling to narrow down the winner to Coffee Bars that were made by Irene Steidl, Cedar Mountain Commons resident, and her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Jim Meehan.

Debra Labbe, Cedar Mountain Commons activity director, said a holiday cookie challenge will be held in the fall.